Cat on a cold hard ground

I appreciate the emails and blog comments wondering about the little kitty I found. Unfortunately, I don’t have great news yet. He’s still outside; I’m still feeding him and have put a blanket and basket out for him tonight. He’s very sweet and eats a TON of cat chow. I’ve given him water also. But, […]

Apocalypse now?

Have you read The Road? — Cormac McCarthy’s unblinking view of a not-so-brave, post-apocalyptic United States? If you haven’t read it … or couldn’t read it (for reasons you’d know if you even tried to read it) … you can always see the film of the same name. Or maybe you’ve heard of The Book […]

Squirrelly fun

I may be stuck at my computer … but the squirrel outside is having fun trying to break into the bird feeder.

Crows

In the dark The crows assemble Unhunching shoulders With glossy shrugs, Beaks sussing out Some unwelcome things Among them. Half-opening wings, Not preening Just quiet fluffing And subtle shiftings Of weight; Almost imperceptible shufflings In the order of things. Readying themselves; Maybe steadying, For day and light Then flight. Copyright 2010 MC Coolidge

Finally … some fun!

Holy cow. Yesterday (day four of FANY), I planned a “fun” event and boy, did it deliver! May not sound like fireworks to some of you globe-trotting, gala-going, grand-meisters of fun, but I had an actual blast … for about 20 minutes. And that felt great. I went on a bike ride around 4:45 p.m. […]